The benefits of physical therapy include increasing mobility and physical function, rehabilitation and preventing future injuries, and easing pain or other symptoms related to acute or chronic injuries.
FREMONT, CA: Physical therapy identifies and treats injuries, chronic and acute illnesses, and movement disorders. It is often considered a conservative method of treating musculoskeletal conditions.
Physical therapists are health care professionals that employ specialized techniques and treatments to restore mobility, enhance range of motion, reduce pain, and enhance physical function.
The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) indicates that a physical therapist may diagnose and treat musculoskeletal disorders.
Physical therapists are specifically trained to work with patients of all ages using prescribed exercise, manual therapy, and patient education.
Physical therapy focuses on enhancing or restoring mobility, strength, movement, range of motion, overall function, and quality of life. Additionally, it seeks to reduce discomfort and avoid additional injury.
Physical therapy can be administered in outpatient clinics, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, schools, sports and fitness environments, and occupational settings.
SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN PHYSICAL THERAPY BENEFITS
There are numerous reasons to visit a physical therapist, such as pain treatment, injury prevention, injury rehabilitation, improved mobility, and the management of chronic illnesses. Here are six benefits of physical therapy supported by scientific evidence.
Rehabilitating a sports-related injury: Not all sports injuries require surgical treatment. However, they need specific therapies that reduce discomfort, strengthen the affected area, and facilitate a return to the competition to prevent additional injury.
Sports injuries requiring physical therapy or a brace, cast, or splint may require rehabilitation by the NIAMS.
The physical therapist can devise a plan to help regain the affected area's strength and mobility.
